Romantics Sue Activision Over Guitar Hero Cover Tune

One-and-a-half hit wonders The Romantics are suing Activision, claiming that the cover of What I Like About You featured in Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s is just too darn close to the original.

In addition to unspecified damages, the band is seeking an injunction that would pull the game from store shelves. Wavegroup Sound, who recorded the cover, is also named in the suit.

The Romantics’ acknowledge that Activision properly secured the rights to record the cover track, but are offended by how accurate the cover is. Though the band’s lawyer made comments about Guitar Hero infringing on The Romantics’ "trademark sound," he was also pretty direct about the suit’s motivation saying, "We’re all for good commerce. We just want to share in it."